What are Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns (PAMPs)?
Pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) are molecules associated with groups of pathogens, recognized by cells of the innate immune system. They are essential for the activation of immune responses and are typically found in microbes such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. PAMPs include components like lipopolysaccharides (LPS), peptidoglycan, and viral RNA, which are recognized by pattern recognition receptors (PRRs) on host cells, triggering an immune response.
